About us

As an independent private equity firm, we focus on majority and minority stakes in innovative high-growth SMEs in the German-speaking countries.

PINOVA covers the full private equity spectrum, from growth capital to succession solutions, via a majority or minority shareholding. Around €300 million is available for investment through two funds, with the capital being provided by institutional investors with a long-term investment horizon.

The PINOVA principle

Pinova is the name of a new variety of apple created some years ago in Germany, which combines high quality with high productivity.

Innovation, high quality, and productivity are PINOVA's guiding principles.

IndependentThe Managing Directors of PINOVA are the owners and decision makers.

FlexibleEquity solutions are tailored to the particular needs of each company.

CollaborativeThe team supports the company in solving key strategic issues without engaging in operational matters.